A Shot Mentality

Martinez dive

This could just be a rare string of coincidences, but the more the trend of losing when outshooting opponents continues, the more I think it’s more than that.

5-1-1

Quick 3rd shutout

Here are some thoughts on the Los Angeles Kings through the first seven games of 2011-2012.

Drew Doughty is a Los Angeles King for 8 More Years

Sorry, but tonight I just don’t give a crap about whales.

It’s Been Said Before, But The LA Kings Don’t Need an Enforcer

westy

I ask Terry Murray, or anyone else who can answer it: what is Kevin Westgarth needed for?

Los Angeles Kings 2011-2012 Season Teaser Trailer

Dought video

Remember those Inception ‘mashup’ videos from last summer?

This idea is kind of a rip-off from those, using the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo teaser trailer. Though, in essence, aren’t all ‘mashups’ a rip-off of something?

Possible Drew Doughty Contract Theory

Doughty shrug

I thought of a strategy that Dean Lombardi could take in structuring Drew Doughty’s contract, but it’s predicated on two conditions.

The Adjusted Power Play Percentages

Remember, the best power play is a motionless power play.

Power plays should be measured as an expression of goals per 2 minutes of power play time, not goals per power play opportunity, because not all power play opportunities are a full two minutes, so the percentages derived from them are unreliable.

Steve Tambellini – Snake Oil Salesman

Steve's Snake Oil Sales

Helene Elliot broke a story after talking to Dean Lombardi about the Kings frustration with the Edmonton Oilers over the fallout of the Ryan Smyth trade. The quote in particular that has the web buzzing is: “The bottom line for me, I would have rather invested my money with Bernie Madoff than invest in Edmonton’s … Read more

Why Simon Gagne Was Always the Kings’ Best 2011 UFA Option

Gagne celebrates

Some are suggesting that this was plan B, after Brad Richards, and is merely satisfactory. I actually think it is nothing short of ideal.

Looking forward to seeing more of this.

Perry fight

Mike Richards fought Corey Perry in an OHL playoff game played on April 21, 2005.

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